I get what you're saying about selectively disabling voice features. I've tried something similar myself, mostly because I couldn't shake that weird feeling of talking to a screen. Does anyone else find themselves automatically lowering their voice when using voice commands? It's like, subconsciously, I'm trying not to disturb the TV... or maybe just not feel silly talking out loud to nobody. Adjusting sensitivity helped a bit, but honestly, turning off some features altogether felt more natural for me.
Glad I'm not the only one who does the whisper thing. The other night, I caught myself practically mumbling commands at Netflix like I was afraid of waking it up. Eventually just gave up and grabbed the remote—felt way less awkward.
Honestly, I don't get the awkwardness. Voice commands are supposed to make life easier, right? If you're whispering or feeling weird about it, maybe it's just not the best tool for you. Personally, I've found voice control super practical when I'm multitasking—like cooking or sorting paperwork. Sure, sometimes it mishears me and it's annoying, but overall it's way more efficient than fumbling around for a remote every time.
I get your point about practicality, but I still feel a bit weird talking to my TV. A few thoughts:
- Maybe it's because the TV feels less personal than a phone or smart speaker? Like, it's just sitting there staring back at me...
- Also, voice commands sometimes trigger accidentally when I'm chatting with someone else—awkward.
- Have you ever had guests over and tried using voice control? It can feel kinda silly, honestly.
Maybe I'll warm up to it eventually, but for now, buttons still feel more natural.
"Maybe it's because the TV feels less personal than a phone or smart speaker? Like, it's just sitting there staring back at me..."
Yeah, I totally get this. TVs always feel more passive, like they're meant to be watched rather than interacted with. I've noticed clients who integrate voice control into their home setups often prefer using it for lights or thermostats instead of the TV. Do you think it might feel less awkward if the TV responded more naturally, like a smart speaker does?
